Overshot Weaving Workshop

Overshot is a magical structure. The first time you weave it you can hardly believe the cloth that grows on your loom. Traditionally used to weave bed coverings, overshot has many beautiful applications in today's world, from useful household textiles to breathtaking works of art. This versatile weave is subject to endless variations.

You will be weaving with a cotton warp and a wool weft. Demonstrations will cover each part of the warping and weaving process to make sure that it is easy and comfortable. Each participant will weave a sample and there will be enough warp left to weave a small table runner.

Friday afternoon will include a visit to the Kentucky Historical Society where Julie Kemper, the Curator, will show us some of their collection of overshot coverlets, including the coverlet which is in the Handweavers's Pattern Book by Margarite Davidson.

Advanced Beginner: Some experience threading a four shaft weave
Class duration: May 9th, 10th, & 11th 10:00am to 5:00PM
Fee: $350 - $30 material Fee (Paid to instructor)
What to bring: Please bring a portable 4 shaft loom with a 10 or 12 dent reed (10 preferred) and 60 heddles per shaft for a total of 240 heddles , 2 stick or boat shuttles, lease sticks, craft paper or warp sticks, scissors, and note taking materials. There will be a few looms available to rent from the Woolery for $25.00.
Instructor: Joann Hall

Contact The Woolery at 502-352-9800 for more information or to sign up for the class. Space is limited! Additional information about classes at The Woolery can be found at www.woolery.com